Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09 - Update

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1 Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09 - Update February 2008

2 Introduction 1 This document provides an update to the Addendum to Statement of Priorities - Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09 1, published in December Included in this update is: Clarification of the timetable for implementation Further details of the desirable characteristics for reformed qualifications to be eligible for public funding Clarification of the implications for vocational qualifications identified within apprenticeships Update on funding of units, including clarification of the removal of funding for National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and non-nqf units Update on the development of a Credit Success Rate Details of changes to the initial indicative lists. Transition timetable 2 The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is developing a high-level strategy to be integrated with the business cycle and to cover the three year period to December This aligns with the timetable signalled in the recent consultation from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) on the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) regulatory arrangements, that there will be no vocational qualifications with an accreditation end date (within the existing NQF) beyond 31 December The key points to note in relation to the timescales include: a. 2008/09 will represent the first full year of the operation of the QCF outside of any test and trial phase. b. The LSC has signalled the need to build momentum for full implementation from c. The process for aligning public funding will be a staged process. During 2007/08 the LSC is working with a small number of Sector Skills Council s (SSCs) to trial the process, assess the impact and develop capacity. d. From 1 August 2009, the LSC will start to turn-off funding for predecessor NQF qualifications and lower priority qualifications. Learners on existing programmes registered before this date will 1 The Addendum to Statement of Priorities - Aligning Public Funding with Priority Vocational Qualifications in England in 2008/09 (December 2007) can be found on the LSC s website: Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 2 of 27

3 continue to be funded to complete their programmes. Details of the qualifications will be published at the end of summer e. The LSC will publish a full 3-year transition plan as part of the annual Statement of Priorities. Desirable Characteristics 4 The LSC wishes to not only support the objectives of the qualification reform but also to maximise the use of funding and to focus funding where it clearly meets the needs of employers. The LSC would therefore expect reformed qualifications in receipt of public funding to have a number of desirable characteristics which would stimulate both inclusiveness and responsiveness in the design and delivery of qualifications. 5 The QCF technical specification allows the use of three types of units within qualifications: shared units available for use by any organisation recognised to award credit and qualifications in the QCF restricted units available for use only by those organisations that have agreed to share the unit. For example five organisations who award credit and qualifications in the sport and leisure sector private units available for use only by the organisation that submitted the unit to the QCF and no-one else. 6 This has resulted in a mixed economy model of these unit types. 7 From 2008/09 the LSC intends to apply the following funding conditions to specific qualifications: all the mandatory and optional units within a full 2 and and other qualifications agreed as part of priority qualifications must be shared and where possible developed through collaboration all entry and 1 qualifications eligible for inclusion within any Progression Pathway must consist of shared units. 8 In all other qualifications the LSC would expect the majority of credits to be achieved through shared or restricted units. 9 Qualifications developed solely through the use of private units may be eligible for public funding, particularly where they meet the needs of a specialist sector or are linked to employer/provider recognition. The LSC will be issuing further guidance on the criteria later this year. Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 3 of 27

4 Apprenticeships 10 In order to support the alignment of Apprenticeships and vocational qualification reform, it is proposed that work will be taken forward within the context of UK Vocational Qualification Reform Programme to explore: a) the need to ensure new framework structures within the QCF satisfy the four mandatory requirements outlined in the Apprenticeship Blueprint (taking into account any amendments as a result of the outcomes of the recent Apprenticeship review) b) if structured as a single qualification then the purpose and nature of Apprenticeship qualification would need to be explicit. At the moment it is not possible to differentiate qualifications within the QCF according to purpose. However, given there is a consultation on the regulatory criteria for the QCF; the notion of the Apprenticeship as a type within the QCF may have to be considered in due course c) the timescales and transition period from Key Skills to Functional Skills d) the relationship between Apprenticeships in the QCF and any rearticulation of a full 2 (and in time full ) in the context of the QCF. 11 It is intended to adopt the following parameters in order to inform the approval and funding of Apprenticeships using QCF provision. These parameters will assist both the LSC and SSCs in ensuring that a robust model for QCF Apprenticeships: QCF provision should replace NQF (aligned with the LSC proposal to switch funding to QCF provision from August 2009) New pathways within the QCF must form new frameworks Approved frameworks must be available for national delivery and cannot be approved on a test and trial basis. Funding for Units 12 Paragraph 23 of the Addendum signalled that from 2008/09 the LSC would only fund units from QCF accredited provision. As more provision becomes available in the QCF the LSC wishes to expand and enlarge the current working trials of unit funding. 13 Part of the extension of the working trials will be to better understand the rationale for enrolling learners on a programme built up from units of QCF provision and how such programmes might better enable progression to further training, learning or employment and take account of the individual learners needs and meet the rationale for offering the identified programme. In addition, we would expect the extension of working trials to also take account of SSC and employers needs for short packages of learning Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 4 of 27

5 emerging through sector compacts within Train to Gain and through the Skills Pledge. 14 The implications of this is that the currents codes available on the Learning Aims Database (LAD) for units of approved provision in the NQF and nonaccredited provision will cease to be available for adult learners from 2008/09. This will affect codes prefixed by the letters ZUNA and ZUNE. A new set of learning aim codes for QCF units delivered from 2008/09 will be made available on the LAD and will be detailed in Annex H of the 2008/09 ILR Specification, which will be available on the Information Authority website: Credit Success Rate 15 The work on the funding of units will also be aligned with the piloting of an additional credit success measure. From August 2008 two new fields will be added to the current Individualised Learner Record (ILR) used by providers to record information about adult learners on LSC-funded provision. These fields are titled: Planned credit value to capture the credit value of the learning aim that the learner is planning to undertake Credits achieved to capture the number of credits achieved by the learner when the learning aim is completed or when the study ceases. 16 The Credit Success Rate (CSR) will sit alongside the existing Qualification Success Rate (QSR) measure, which will continue to be used by the LSC and Ofsted. As qualifications move from the existing NQF to the QCF, or are developed as new qualifications in the QCF, leaner achievements will continue to be recorded through the QSR. The definition of the QSR will remain unchanged in this transition from the NQF to the QCF. 17 Effectively, the implementation of the QCF will offer the LSC two potential measures of success, the CSR and the QSR, in comparison to the single success measure (QSR) available within the NQF. During 2008/09 the LSC intends to pilot the use of the CSR, with the specific purpose of understanding and evaluating the practical issues for providers in relation to entering and collating CSR data as well as identifying the potential future uses of the CSR. For example the pilot may consider the value of the use of a CSR to measure: progression towards a qualification partial achievement of a qualification achievement towards a learning goal other than a whole qualification in certain circumstances. Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 5 of 27

6 Indicative Lists of Qualifications as at 15 February 2008 Changes to initial indicative lists 18 As signalled in the Addendum the qualifications listed in Annex B to the Addendum are initial indicative lists which were to be treated as working lists subject to change as development got underway. The following types of changes have been made to the lists published originally in December 2007: Clarification of timescales and titles indicated in bold and italics Removal of qualifications indicated by strikethrough Inclusion of additional qualifications indicated by shaded boxes Up-to-date information will published on the LSC s website at the following address Discussions are continuing between the LSC, DIUS, SSDA and QCA with regard to full 2 qualifications in the context of the vocational qualification reform programme. For 2008/09 the LSC will agree an interim approach to designating full 2 qualifications and will confirm the details of this shortly. Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 6 of 27

7 Tables 20 A revised summary of the qualifications proposed for development (as of 15 th February 2008) is provided in the table below. 21 The four headings in the table below relate to the strands of development originally outlined in paragraph 32 of the Addendum: NQF to QCF: Direct development of existing NQF qualifications Updated/merged: Amendment and/or merger of existing NQF qualifications Test & Trial: Extension of existing QCF qualifications (used in the QCF Test and Trials) New: New qualifications NQF to QCF Updated/merged Test & Trial New e-skills Skills Active Health Logistics Lantra Cogent Skillsfast Semta Improve Construction Total Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 7 of 27

8 e-skills UK e-skills UK are part of Phase 3 of the Sector Qualification Strategies (SQS) process. They are due to submit their SQS in March 2008 and subsequent Action Plan in July e-skills UK have identified qualifications within the IT User and IT and Telecom Professional sectors at s 1 to 4. For IT users, the ITQ has been further developed as part of the QCF Test and Trials. The ITQ now encompasses all appropriate existing IT user qualifications within its flexible structure. It will therefore be possible to deliver units of ITQ using existing learning programmes such as ECDL and CLAIT without the need for separate qualification and unit codes. e-skills UK will extend the QCF trials in the domain of IT and Telecoms Professionals. This will include a new suite of competence-based qualifications to replace the existing suites of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). These qualifications will include vendor and other industry recognized units, along with trialing a new flexible assessment designed with employers. The table below summarises the planned development activity. New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board) qualifications ISEB (Information Systems 4 Examination Board) qualifications IT Technician Award Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Cisco Certified Network Associate BCS Award in IT Service Management (ITL Foundation) ITIL Diploma 4 PRINCE2 Practitioner 4 CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ Oracle OCA 4 Updated/Merged Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Diploma in Professional Competence for IT Professionals 4 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 8 of 27

9 QCF Test and Trial Qualifications to QCF Award/Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) Certificate/Diploma for IT Users (ITQ) Diploma for IT Users (ITQ) X Diploma in Professional Competence for ICT Professionals Diploma in Professional Competence for ICT Professionals X Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles for Advanced Apprentices Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles X for Apprentices Diploma in ICT Professional Competence for apprentice practitioners Diploma in ICT Professional Competence for apprentice practitioners 2 NQF Qualifications to be reviewed e-skills UK will be reviewing the following qualifications during the next months. Providers are asked to note that the eligibility of these qualifications from 2009/10 will also being reviewed. Paragraph 23 in the Addendum confirmed that from 2008/09 funding for units will be re-focused to support only those units from accredited vocational qualifications in the QCF. Provider may wish to consider the delivery of units from either the 1 and/or 2 IT Users (ITQ) qualifications instead of the existing qualifications referenced below. Qualification Title Awarding Body MyWebLife ASET Using IT (ECDL Part 2 Unit E) BCS X Word Processing (Visually NIAT X Impaired) (Advanced) Windows 95 (Visually Impaired) NIAT X (Beginner) Windows 95 (Visually Impaired) NIAT X (Intermediate) Windows 95 (Visually Impaired) NIAT X (Advanced) Hardware (Advanced) NIAT X Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 9 of 27

10 Qualification Title Awarding Body Word Processing (Visually NIAT X Impaired) (Intermediate) Word Processing (Visually NIAT X Impaired) (Beginner) Graphs and Charts (Beginner) NIAT X Graphs and Charts (Intermediate) NIAT X Graphs and Charts (Advanced) NIAT X Hardware (Beginner) NIAT X Hardware (Intermediate) NIAT X Practical Data Processing CG X Microcomputer Technology CG X Communications Systems CG X Spreadsheet Processing CG X Techniques Text Production Skills CG X Word Processing Techniques CG X Windows XP (Intermediate) NIAT X Image Production ABC X Windows XP (Beginner) NIAT X Windows XP (Advanced) NIAT X ICT Mentoring ABC X Basic IT Programme ABC X OCNW Entry Certificate in OCNW X Information and Communication Technology D Design Studio Max 4 NCFE D Design Studio Max NCFE Practical Computing EDI Practical Word Processing EDI Practical Word Processing EDI Practical Word Processing EDI Certificate in Using the EDI 1 Internet Practical Computing 2 EDI 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 10 of 27

11 Qualification Title Awarding Body Practical Computing 1 EDI Introduction to Computers ASET Silver Surfers - Internet & ASET 1 for Absolute Beginners ECDL Advanced - Word BCS 3 Processing ECDL Advanced Databases BCS ECDL Advanced - Spreadsheets BCS Certificate for IT Users NCFE National Certificate in Information OCR 2 Technology Certificate for IT Users NCFE Award in Digital Applications for EDEXCEL 3 IT Users Certificate in Information and OCNW 2 Communication Technology Certificate in Information and OCNW 2 Communication Technology Certificate for imedia Users OCR Certificate for imedia Users OCR X Diploma in Digital Applications for IT Users Certificate in Digital Applications for IT Users Award in Digital Applications for IT Users Diploma in Digital Applications for IT Users Certificate in Digital Applications for IT Users Extended Certificate in Digital Applications for IT Users Extended Certificate in Digital Applications for IT Users Award in Digital Applications for IT Users Certificate for IT Users (New CLAiT) Diploma for IT Users (New CLAiT) Diploma for IT Users (CLAiT Advanced) Certificate for IT Users (CLAiT Advanced) Diploma for IT Users (CLAiT Plus) Certificate for IT Users (CLAiT Plus) EDEXCEL 3 EDEXCEL 2 EDEXCEL 2 EDEXCEL 2 EDEXCEL 1 EDEXCEL 1 EDEXCEL 2 EDEXCEL 1 OCR 1 OCR 1 OCR 1 OCR 3 OCR 3 OCR 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 11 of 27

12 Qualification Title Awarding Body Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) BCS Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) EDI Certificate for IT Users (e-quals) - CG 1 Enhanced Certificate for IT Users (e-quals) - CG 1 Standard Certificate in Text Processing OCR Diploma in Text Processing OCR Certificate in Text Processing OCR Diploma in Text Processing OCR Desktop Publishing NIAT 2 (Intermediate) Database (Intermediate) NIAT X Word Processing (Beginners) NIAT X Word Processing (Intermediate) NIAT X Word Processing (Advanced) NIAT X Desktop Publishing (Advanced) NIAT X Database (Beginners) NIAT X Database (Advanced) NIAT X Spreadsheets (Beginners) NIAT X Spreadsheets (Intermediate) NIAT X Spreadsheets (Advanced) NIAT X Desktop Publishing (Beginners) NIAT X Using Windows 95 NCFE X Introduction to Office 97 NCFE X (Intermediate) NIAT X Windows 95 (Advanced) NIAT X Windows 95 (Intermediate) NIAT X Windows 95 (Beginners) NIAT X European Computer Driving Licence Certificate in Introduction to Computing ( 2) BCS X OCNW 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 12 of 27

13 Qualification Title Progression Award in Technology Computing and Information Technology ( 2) START Award in Technology Computing and Information Technology Awarding Body OCNW 2 OCNW Advanced Diploma for IT Users CG 1 (e-quals) - Enhanced Advanced Diploma for IT Users CG 3 (e-quals) - Standard Diploma for IT Users (e-quals) - CG 3 Enhanced Diploma for IT Users (e-quals) - CG 2 Standard Certificate in ICT Applications EDI Certificate in ICT Applications EDI Certificate in ICT Applications EDI X Diploma in ICT Applications EDI Diploma in ICT Applications EDI National Award in ICT OCR National Certificate in ICT OCR National First Award in ICT OCR National First Certificate in ICT OCR 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 13 of 27

14 Skills Active Skills Active are part of the SQS Pilot Phase and have submitted both their SQS and their subsequent Action Plan. They have identified a range of qualifications at s 2 and 3 which include qualifications from each of their sub-sectors which they plan to develop for the QCF either through direct one to one replacement of existing NQF qualifications or through up-dating/merging existing qualifications. In addition they have identified one new qualification from the sports and recreation sub sector to be developed at 2 whilst also flagging that 3 QCF Test and Trial qualifications relating to Playwork will be reviewed and further developed as appropriate. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Certificate in Event and Match Day 2 Stewarding Certificate for Event Stewards X NVQ in Playwork NVQ in Playwork X Diploma in Playwork Certificate in Playwork Certificate in Playwork Diploma in Playwork Certificate in Working in the Outdoors Certificate for the Outdoor Industry Certificate in Outdoor Activity Leadership 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 14 of 27

15 Updated/Merged Qualifications to be developed for the QCF X X Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym) Certificate in Fitness Instructing 2 NVQ in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise NVQ in Instructing Exercise and Fitness 2 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing Certificate in Teaching Exercise and 2 Fitness Certificate in Coaching Certificate in Coaching X Certificate for Teaching Swimming Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics Certificate in Coaching Gymnastics Q NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations: Coaching, Teaching, Instructing NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations: Coaching, Teaching and Instructing X Certificate in Aquatic Teaching Certificate in Teaching Swimming NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations: Operational Services NVQ in Leisure Management NVQ in Sports Development NVQ in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations: Activity Leadership NVQ in Spectator Safety NVQ in Spectator Safety Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 15 of 27

16 New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF NVQ in Sport and Play Surfaces 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 16 of 27

17 Skills for Health Skills for Health are in Phase 1 of the SQS process and have recently submitted their SQS. Their Action Plan is due to be submitted in January They have identified a range of qualifications from 2 to 4 including qualifications which they plan to develop for the QCF either through direct one to one replacement of existing NQF qualifications or through updating/merging qualifications. There is scope for further rationalisation of qualifications within the planned developments. There are a number of qualifications which Skills for Health are signalling will be developed for the QCF within the fast track timescales which are shared with Skills for Care and Development hence development work will necessarily involve both SSCs. In addition Skills for Health have flagged 5 QCF Test and Trial qualifications relating to Substance Misuse which will be reviewed and further developed as appropriate. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Award for Health Trainers X Certificate in Control of Infection and 2 Contamination BTEC Award in Infection Prevention and 2 Control Certificate in Palliative Care Certificate in Infection Control & 2 Prevention in Care Settings Certificate in Basic First Aid Certificate in Emergency First Aid for the 2 Workplace Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology Diploma in Reflexology Certificate in Reflexology Diploma in Aromatherapy Certificate in Aromatherapy Diploma in Holistic Massage Certificate in Infection Control Award in Understanding Health 2 Improvement TBC currently under Award in Decontamination in H&SC 2 development Environments Certificate in Health Promotion Certificate in Holistic Therapies Diploma in Holistic Therapies Diploma in Complementary and Alternative Therapies Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 17 of 27

18 X Diploma in Body Massage Therapies Certificate in Body Massage Therapy Diploma in Infant and Baby Massage Certificate in Mental Health Care Certificate in Emergency First Aid in the Workplace 2 QCF Test and Trial Qualifications to QCF TBC Award in Recognising and Responding to Substance Misuse Award in Working with Substance Misuse Award in Working with Substance Misuse X Certificate in Working with Substance Misuse Certificate in Working with Substance Misuse 4 Updated/Merged Qualifications to be developed for the QCF BTEC National Award in Health & Social Care BTEC National Certificate in Health & Social Care BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Certificate in Supporting the Mental health and Wellbeing of Older People 2 Certificate in Supporting the Mental health and Wellbeing of Older People Award/Certificate in Infection Control 2 Award in Health Awareness 1 Mental Health First Aid 2 3 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 18 of 27

19 Skills for Logistics Skills for Logistics are in Phase 1 of the SQS process and have recently submitted their SQS. Their Action Plan is due to be submitted in January They have identified one new qualification at 2 to be developed on to the QCF within the timeframe identified. This choice has been informed by the fact that new occupational standards in this area have recently been approved. New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF International Trade and Logistics Operations 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 19 of 27

20 Lantra Lantra are in Phase 1 of the SQS process and have recently submitted their SQS. Their Action Plan is due to be submitted in January They have identified a range of existing NVQs from s 1 to 3 to develop for the QCF through direct one to one replacement of existing NQF qualifications. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF NVQ in Agricultural Crop Production NVQ in Agricultural Crop Production NVQ in Amenity Horticulture X NVQ in Amenity Horticulture NVQ in Animal Care NVQ in Animal Care NVQ in Environmental Conservation NVQ in Environmental Conservation NVQ in Floristry NVQ in Floristry NVQ in Horticulture NVQ in Production Horticulture X NVQ in Production Horticulture NVQ Fencing NVQ Fencing Development delayed beyond July 2008 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 20 of 27

21 Cogent: although Cogent continue to work on the development to all of these qualifications in to the QCF Framework they will not be ready within the timeframe ie by 31 July Further details of development timescales are available from Cogent s website. Cogent are in Phase 1 of the SQS process and have recently submitted their SQS. Their Action Plan is due to be submitted in January They have identified a range of existing qualifications at s 1 to 4 to develop for the QCF through direct one to one replacement of existing NQF qualifications. There is potential for further rationalisation of qualifications as work progresses to develop the qualifications which have been identified for up-dating. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Certificate in Process Technology Certificate in Process Technology Updated/Merged Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Intermediate Award in Composite 2 Material Production Intermediate Diploma in Process 2 Operation National Certificate in Engineering (Process/Plant/Instrumentation) National Certificate in Polymer Technology National Certificate in Science (Polymer Technology) National Diploma in Engineering (Plant and Process Plant) National Diploma in Polymer Technology National Diploma in Science (Polymer Technology) National Certificate in Engineering (Plant and Process Plant) Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 21 of 27

22 Skillfast UK Skillfast UK are part of the SQS Pilot Phase and have submitted both their SQS and their subsequent Action Plan. They have identified a range of existing qualifications at s 1 to 3 to develop for the QCF through direct one to one replacement of existing NQF qualifications. In addition, Skillfast plan to develop a Leather and Footwear Qualification framework at s 2 and 3 which will involve existing qualifications being redeveloped and merged. Within the group of new qualifications which are planned for development the Skillfast Portfolio is identified at s 1 to 3. These will be credit based qualifications covering a wide range of skills required by those who work in the sector. There are also 3 QCF Test and Trial qualifications which will be reviewed and further developed as appropriate. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF NVQ in Manufacturing Sewn Products NVQ in Dry Cleaning Operations NVQ in Dry Cleaning Service Support NVQ in Laundry Operations NVQ in Laundry Service Support NVQ in Manufacturing Textiles NVQ in Manufacturing Textiles ABC Certificate in Apparel, Footwear 2 and Leather Production Diploma in Apparel/Footwear Production Apparel Manufacturing Technology Certificate in Apparel Product Development Certificate in Apparel Product 2 Development Certificate in the principles and practices of textiles manufacture Updated/Merged Qualifications to be developed for the QCF X Leather and Footwear Framework 2 Leather and Footwear Framework Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 22 of 27

23 New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Lingerie Pattern Production & Technology Fashion Issue Skillfast Portolio 1 2 Bespoke Cutting & Tailoring Laundry & Dry Cleaning Engineering/Maintenance NVQ in Laundry Batch Washing 2 Creative Techniques 1 2 Business Programme in Design 4/5 TBC QCF Test and Trial Qualifications to QCF Certificate in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry Working Practices (QCF) Award in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry Working Practices (QCF) Distribution Services in the Textiles Industry 2 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 23 of 27

24 SEMTA SEMTA are part of the SQS Pilot Phase and have submitted both their SQS and their subsequent Action Plan. They have identified existing NQF qualifications for development onto the QCF. In addition, new qualifications at s 2 and 4 will be developed in the area of Business Improvement Techniques. The existing Business Improvement Techniques qualifications will be reviewed as part of the development process. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Intermediate Certificate in Engineering and Technology X Computer Aided Design (CAD) New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF 2 2/3 TBC Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Award Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Certificate Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Diploma Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Award Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Certificate Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Diploma Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Award Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Diploma Business-Improvement Techniques (B-IT) Certificate Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 24 of 27

25 Improve Improve are part of the SQS Pilot Phase and have submitted both their SQS and their subsequent Action Plan. Improve have prioritised Food Safety for Manufacturing qualifications at s 1 4 for development into the QCF. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF X 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacture Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing Award in HACCP for food manufacture Award in HACCP for food manufacture award in HACCP management for food manufacturing New Qualifications to be developed for the QCF 1 Induction in Food Safety for Manufacturing 1 Induction in Food Safety for Manufacturing Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 25 of 27

26 Construction Skills Construction Skills are part of the SQS Pilot Phase and have submitted both their SQS and their subsequent Action Plan. They have identified a range of existing NQF qualifications (mainly existing NVQs) to be developed and directly replaced on a one to one basis. The table below summarises the planned development activity. NQF Qualifications to be developed for the QCF Intermediate Construction Award - All 2 Pathways Intermediate Certificate in Specialised 2 Plant and Machinery Operations X Intermediate Certificate in Plant 2 Maintenance NVQ - Wood Occupations NVQ- Trowel Occupations NVQ - Decorative Finishing and 2 Industrial Painting NVQ - Plastering X NVQ - Stonemasonry NVQ - Accessing and Rigging NVQ - Formworking NVQ - Steelfixing NVQ - Interior Systems NVQ - Construction Operations NVQ - Floorcovering 2 Q NVQ - Woodmachining NVQ - Wall and Floor Tiling NVQ - Roofing Occupations NVQ - Roof Sheeting and Cladding X NVQ - Plant Operations NVQ - Construction Plant Maintenance Advanced Construction Award-All pathways NVQ - Wood Occupations NVQ - Trowel Occupations X NVQ - Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting NVQ - Plastering NVQ - Stonemasonry NVQ - Accessing and Rigging X NVQ - Formworking X NVQ - Floorcovering NVQ - Wall and Floor Tiling NVQ- Maintenance Operations 2 Q NVQ - Woodmachining Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 26 of 27

27 NVQ - Roof Occupations NVQ - Roof Sheeting and Cladding NVQ - Plant Maintenance NVQ - Occupational Work Supervision NVQ - Construction Site Supervision NVQ - Construction Contracting Operations Advanced Certificate in Plant Maintenance NVQ-Mastic Asphalt NVQ-Mastic Asphalt Construction and Civil Engineering 2 Services NVQ-Highways Maintenance BTEC National in Construction BTEC National Certificate in Civil Engineering BTEC First Diploma in Construction and 2 the Built Environment Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment 2 Publication Reference: LSC-P-NAT Page 27 of 27